Lancaster County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

James Andrew Malone Democratic Incumbent

James Malone worked as a roofer and carpenter before serving eight years as mayor of East Petersburg. He represents Senate District 36 in Lancaster County and serves as Democratic chair of the Game & Fisheries Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Tom Jones (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; James Andrew Malone is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. James Andrew Malone was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tom Jones won the Republican primary with 80.4 percent over Jere Swarr (19.6 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Chris Gebhard Republican Incumbent

Chris Gebhard owns Hoaster Gebhard & Co., an insurance and risk management firm in Lebanon, after more than two decades in the insurance field. He represents Senate District 48 and chairs the Banking and Insurance Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Chris Gebhard (Republican) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chris Gebhard is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Chris Gebhard won the Republican primary with 67.4 percent over Clovis Crane (32.6 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Chad Gleissl Democratic

Top priorities

• Raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage
• Tax relief for small and family-owned businesses
• Invest in public safety training and transparency

Per the campaign site.

About Chad Gleissl

Chad Gleissl is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania House District 37, per his campaign website. A Lancaster County native with a public safety background, he has served with the York Department of Campus Police and has received a Medal of Valor, per his campaign site.

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Mindy Fee Republican Incumbent

Mindy Fee is the Republican state representative for House District 37, representing part of Lancaster County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. She chairs the House Liquor Control Committee for Republicans and holds an economics degree from Millersville University, per her legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Chad Gleissl (Democratic), Mindy Fee (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mindy Fee is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Chad Gleissl was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mindy Fee was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Brad Chambers Democratic

Top priorities

• Affordable housing
• Fully funded public schools
• Universal healthcare coverage

Per the campaign site.

About Brad Chambers

Chambers works in labor administration and holds a bachelor's degree from Millersville University, per the campaign site. He was raised by his mother in Columbia, Lancaster County, and is now a homeowner there, per the campaign site.

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Brett R. Miller Republican Incumbent

Brett R. Miller is the Republican state representative for House District 41, representing part of Lancaster County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. A former public school guidance counselor, he chairs the House Local Government Committee for Republicans. Miller holds graduate degrees in counseling from Liberty University and secondary school certifications from Millersville and Penn State universities, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Brad Chambers (Democratic), Brett R. Miller (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brett R. Miller is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Brad Chambers was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Brett R. Miller was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Keith J. Greiner Republican Incumbent

Keith J. Greiner is the Republican state representative for House District 43 in Lancaster County and a certified public accountant. He chairs the House Finance Committee and also serves on the Insurance Committee, per his official Pennsylvania House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Bryan Peirson (Democratic), Keith J. Greiner (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Keith J. Greiner is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Bryan Peirson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Keith J. Greiner was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Izzy Smith-Wade-El Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Sponsored pet-rent restrictions and education support for homeless students

Per the campaign site.

About Izzy Smith-Wade-El

Izzy Smith-Wade-El is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Izzy Smith-Wade-El is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ismail Smith-Wade-El holds a degree in anthropology and dramatic theory from Carnegie Mellon University and represents Pennsylvania House District 49 in Lancaster County. He serves on the Aging & Older Adult Services, Education, Housing & Community Development, Local Government and Professional Licensure committees, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Izzy Smith-Wade-El (Democratic), Vanessa Acosta (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Izzy Smith-Wade-El is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Izzy Smith-Wade-El was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Vanessa Acosta was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Nikki Rivera Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Serves on the Aging & Older Adult Services committee in the General Assembly
• Serves on the Communications & Technology committee in the General Assembly

Per the PA General Assembly member page.

About Nikki Rivera

Nikki Rivera is the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Nikki Rivera is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Babita Rusyn (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nikki Rivera is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Nikki Rivera was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Babita Rusyn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Steve Mentzer Republican Incumbent

Steven C. Mentzer is the Republican state representative for House District 97, representing part of Lancaster County, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. He chairs the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee for Republicans and attended Elizabethtown College, per his legislative profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jess Branas (Democratic), Steve Mentzer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Mentzer is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Jess Branas was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Steve Mentzer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Hugh Darlington (Democratic), Nicky Woods (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Tom Jones (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Hugh Darlington was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Nicky Woods won the Republican primary with 78.6 percent over Danielle Lindemuth (21.4 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Dave Zimmerman Republican Incumbent

Dave Zimmerman is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns. Dave Zimmerman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. David Zimmerman is an agriculture business owner and former dairy farmer representing Pennsylvania House District 99, covering parts of Berks and Lancaster counties. He serves on the Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Environmental & Natural Resource Protection, Health, and Insurance committees, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Ethan Gabrick (Democratic), Dave Zimmerman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dave Zimmerman is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Ethan Gabrick was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dave Zimmerman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Dave Nissley (Republican) is the only major-party candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Bryan Cutler (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Dave Nissley won the Republican primary with 56.1 percent over Kelly Osborne (43.9 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Department of State's official May 19 primary returns (electionreturns.pa.gov) with the Department's post-primary withdrawal listing; independent and minor-party candidates who filed nomination papers are added when the Department of State posts the certified general-election list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.